TOP GEAR fans will very much be divided in to two camps as the brand new series launches. You either like the idea of Chris Evans and an all-star line-up, including Friends star Matt LeBlanc, or it fills you with horror. Whether you're #TeamEvans or #TeamClarkson in this ongoing saga, there is no escaping the motoring show's return.

When does Top Gear actually return?

The show was originally thought to be launching earlier this month, but it has now been confirmed that Top Gear will be back on our screens this Sunday, May 29.

Where can I watch?

Top Gear returns to its usual slot - 8pm on BBC2. The episodes will subsequently be available to view on the BBC iPlayer.

Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc will be the main presenting duo (Image: Getty)

Who is presenting?

After months of speculation and denials, Chris Evans was announced as the first new host on 16 July 2015. A self-confessed petrol head, Evans was thrilled to be taking on the task of revamping the show after the acrimonious departure of Jeremy Clarkson.

A real coup for the show was the appointment of former Friends star Matt LeBlanc - who just so happens to be the show's fastest ever Star In A Reasonably Priced Car. It will be the first time in the show's 39 year history that a non-Brit will take on presenting duties.

Anyone else I should know about?

The new Top Gear line up is a Jeremy Clarkson's worst nightmare. It's a properly politically correct cast of seven including - wait for it - a woman. The duo are joined by car-mad Rory Reid, racing driver Sabine Schmitz, journalist Chris Harris, former F1 boss Eddie Jordan and, of course, The Stig.

The new line up includes no less than seven presenters (Image: BBC World Wide 2016)

Isn't there going to be a spin off?

For the first time ever, Top Gear has earned itself a sister show. The spin-off, called Extra Gear, will be presented by another newbie, Rory Reid. It is set to bring lots of behind-the scenes content to your screen for the first time.

Filmed each week at the Top Gear studio immediately after the main show, Extra Gear will bring you half an hour of exclusive new footage, interviews, and specially recorded films. The show will be broadcast on BBC Three - via the live page or BBC iPlayer - right after Top Gear has aired on BBC2.

What can we expect from episode one?

In celebration of 1986 classic Top Gun – which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year – Chris Evans heads to Nevada to pit the 645bhp Dodge Viper ACR against a Chevy Corvette Z06 driven by Sabine Schmitz. Cue roof-mounted guns.

At it's peak Top Gear reached highs of 8.4 million viewers, when F1 driver Lewis Hamilton appeared. It attracted stars like Michael Fassbender, Tom Cruise and Lionel Richie. Will Evans have the same success?